Artwork
Abstract Composition
Abstract Composition is a watercolor work on paper by the Contemporary Abstract artist Marc Vaux. It dates from 1967 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Abstract Composition is a watercolour on paper artwork created by Marc Vaux in 1967. It features geometric shapes and a simple colour palette.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts three stacked rectangles in deep blue, pale green, and soft yellow hues, set against a light background. The clean edges and lack of detail within the shapes suggest a focus on colour and form.
Technique & Style
The artist employed watercolour to achieve a flat, even application of colour, with subtle fading at the edges. The overall effect is one of simplicity and restraint, with an emphasis on the interplay between colours and shapes.
History & Provenance
The artwork is associated with the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum, which holds other works by Marc Vaux.
Artist & collection
Artist
Marc Vaux is a British artist who rose to prominence in the 1960s. His work was included in the seminal Situation exhibition of 1960 alongside Robyn Denny, William Turnbull and Bernard Cohen among others. This…
